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Since I have no experience with a sports kite, I was looking for a beginner sports kite, el'cheapo so that if I don't really get into it, it'd be no biggie. But I don't want to kill the enthusiasm either. How does this one look for a beginner? Its going to be 30 bucks with shipping.

You will be disappointed in no name knockoff kites. I would suggest a call to Steve or post what you are looking to spend and you may find something used to your liking.Not looking to be pushy but but we dont want to see you waste your money

IMO buy from a reputable dealer (OK I'll recommend Steve) get yourself something in your price range for beginner to intermediate flyer (OK I'll recommend check with Steve). I have several kites in that range and after more years flying than I want to admit here I still enjoy flying the 'beginner' kite. Later as you move up it's also nice to have something in the bag when the question comes "Can I fly one of your kites?. This one can move up to trainer since you ain't learnin' on my $300 kite. Just IMO.

Since I have no experience with a sports kite, I was looking for a beginner sports kite, el'cheapo so that if I don't really get into it, it'd be no biggie. But I don't want to kill the enthusiasm either. How does this one look for a beginner? Its going to be 30 bucks with shipping.

May as well throw the $30 in the toilet and flush... that's how good those rip-off kites are. And the $150 kite that it's a rip-off of isn't even that good of a kite, I know that because I have one. Plan on spending ~$120-$150 for a decent starter kite, or look in the swap meet for better kites second hand in that price range.~Rob.

Do a little background on a kite that you can afford and its abilities, as choosing a kite otherwise , will only frustrate your attempts in learning to fly, and make you lose interest.Fellow members have given you very good advice,and we all would like to steer you in the right direction. There are also kites in the below $60 range for beginners that will give you fair introduction to kiteing.Good luck and all.

If you want a fairly cheap, but decent kite take a look at the Premier Addiction. It's an older model now but I think still available, it is a bit more flexible and twitchy than the higher priced kites but will give you a good flying experience and is a great little kite. Look on the web, one shop shows them for just over $70.

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